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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid Levels
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Thyroid Levels
by karenscar, Jul 06, 2008 06:11PM
Hi Dr. Lupo. My current levels are as follows.
TSH 2.1 (.35 - 5.5)
Free T3 3 (2.3-4.2)
Free T4 .96 (.61-1.76)
I am still having some hypo symptoms. I take 75 mg Synthroid and 5 mcg of Cytomel twice a day. My question is: Do I have room for an increase in meds and how do you know which medicine to increase when you take both (Synthroid & Cytomel). Thank you for your input.
TSH 2.1 (.35 - 5.5)
Free T3 3 (2.3-4.2)
Free T4 .96 (.61-1.76)
I am still having some hypo symptoms. I take 75 mg Synthroid and 5 mcg of Cytomel twice a day. My question is: Do I have room for an increase in meds and how do you know which medicine to increase when you take both (Synthroid & Cytomel). Thank you for your input.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 06, 2008 06:49PM
, Jul 06, 2008 06:49PM
There is not likely room for improvement -- studies have shown that "fine tuning" w/i the target range (0.35 - 2.5 for your lab) does not help most people.
